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Pan-seared Fish Fillets with Lemon Caper Sauce

Pan-seared Fish Fillets with Lemon Caper Sauce prepared dish

This dish features tender fish fillets seared to perfection and topped with a bright and tangy lemon caper sauce. The combination of lemon juice, capers, and butter creates a delightful sauce that enhances the flavor of the fish. Serve this elegant meal with a side of vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete dinner!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, salt, garlic, lemon juice.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 600 g fish fillets (skinless)
  • 2 tbsp capers (drained)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice and capers, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Return the fish to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fillets to coat them.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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